Employee Recognition
THE EVERYDAY LINDSAY HEROES PROGRAM
In 2014, Lindsay Unified School District introduced the monthly Employee Recognition Program to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions of its staff. This program honors employees who consistently demonstrate exceptional qualities that align with the district’s core values and its commitment to academic excellence. Throughout the school year, individuals are recognized for their dedication, leadership, and positive impact on the district’s mission. The district is proud to highlight the achievements of the following honorees who Empower and Motivate for Today and Tomorrow.
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR HONOREES
October 2026 [Video] Alma Alvarado, Community Schools Coordinator, Jefferson/Healthy Start Katherine Benitez, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Guadalupe Alvarez, Assistant Principal, Lindsay High School
PREVIOUS YEAR HONOREES
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR HONOREES
April 2026 [Video] Patricia Garcia, Student Safety Monitor, Lincoln Graciela Hernandez, Learning Facilitator, Jefferson Megan Hernandez, Head Athletic Trainer, Lindsay High School
March 2026 [Video] Nellie Jimenez, Preschool Learning Facilitator, Lincoln Preschool Brandi Quintero, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Kenneth Spencer, Assistant Principal, Lindsay High School
February 2026 [Video] Jacqueline Escobar, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Alt Education Kelly Francis, Learning Facilitator, Reagan Matt Diggle, Elementary Principal, Washington
January 2026 [Video] Lisa Villalobos, Attendance/Health Clerk, Roosevelt Vincent Marotta, Learning Facilitator, Kennedy Florencio Guerra, Community Schools Coordinator, Healthy Start/Washington
December 2025 [Video] Rebecca Camacho, Attendance/Health Clerk, Lincoln Lucia Perezchica, Learning Facilitator, Kennedy Tisha Larkin-Barnes, Elementary Principal, Lincoln
November 2025 [Video] Elizabeth Salas, C&I Support Technician, Curriculum Isaac Flores, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Robert Smee, District Psychologist, Special Education
October 2025 [Video] Frankie Arguelles, Student Safety Monitor, Roosevelt Karina Powell, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Tommy Blackmon, Learning Director, Jefferson
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2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR HONOREES
Employees of the Year / April 2025 - Video Rosario Contreras, Library Technician, Lincoln Lana Jimenez, Learning Facilitator, J.J. Cairns Mathew Newcomb, Learning Director, Lincoln
March 2025 - Video Laura Lopez, Office Manager, Jefferson Casey Higginbotham, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Matt Diggle, Principal, Washington
February 2025 - VideoEduardo Acuna, Custodian, Reagan Sherilee Gonzalez, Learning Facilitator, Kennedy Brett Grimm, Principal, Roosevelt
January 2025 - Video Daisy Varela, Clerical Assistant, Curriculum & Instruction Kelly Francis, Learning Facilitator, Reagan Ana Benitez, Dean, Lindsay High School
December 2024 - Video Tom Rooney, Superintendent, District Office
November 2024 - Video Fabian Lopez, Program Parent Educator Specialist, Healthy Start Dawnalee Gonzalez, Learning Facilitator, Roosevelt Elisa Sanchez, Curriculum & Instruction Department Coordinator, Curriculum
October 2024 - Video Candy Carrillo, Instructional Aide, Lincoln Jennie Baltazar Reyes, Learning Facilitator, Jefferson Cindy Alonzo, Principal, Lindsay High School
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2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR HONOREES
Employees of the Year / April 2024 Honorees Stacy Reeves, Coordinator of Library Services, Washington Kristy Caesar, Learning Facilitator, Lincoln Stephanie Marroquin, Director, Human Resources
March 2024 Honoree Video Dellanira Razon, Education Specialist Assistant, Kennedy Erick Gonzalez-Lopez, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Laura Cortes, Director of Student & Community Services, Student Services
February 2024 - VideoAngel Ceballos Torres, Intake Specialist, Healthy Start Dodie Mason, Learning Facilitator, Lincoln Amalia Lopez, Principal, Alternative Education
January 2024 - VideoMartha Munguia, Office Manager, Migrant Education MaGirlie Espinosa, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Victoria Gutierrez, District Nurse, Student Services Connie Tavarez, District Nurse, Student Services
December 2023 - Video Allyson Martinez, Cafeteria Assistant, Food Service Abby Lopez, Education Specialist, Washington Melissa Villa, K-8 Counselor, Roosevelt
November 2023 - Video Stephanie Chavez, Preschool/TK Learning Facilitator, Washington Lanicia Velasquez, Education Specialist, Roosevelt Reyna Beltran, Social Emotional Learning Coordinator, Student Services
October 2023 - VideoClaudia Cabrera, Community Schools Coordinator, Healthy Start Myisha Bullock, Learning Facilitator, Lindsay High School Yazmin Martin Aceves, Coordinator of Teacher Residency, Curriculum